Head of Faculty - Creative Industries (Maternity Cover)

Head of Faculty - Creative Industries (Maternity Cover) Part-time | Fixed-term | Remote Location: Fully Remote – Anywhere in NZ Part-time hours will be 20 hours a week (0.8 FTE), commencing 3 August 2026 and continuing through to 18 December 2026. Both the commencement date and duration are negotiable for the right candidate. The role will provide cover during the formal parental leave period, with time built in before and after the leave to enable a smooth and collaborative handover. Who are we? Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college, we’ve been fueling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. About the role We're seeking an experienced creative academic and leader to join our Creative Industries faculty on a fixed-term basis, providing parental leave cover for our Head of Faculty. This is a hands‑on academic leadership role reporting to the Head of Programme Development and leading a team of two Faculty Associate Leaders. Key responsibilities include: Providing day‑to‑day academic and operational leadership for the Creative Industries faculty team. Supporting the implementation of newly approved programmes. Providing leadership for programme and content development while also taking a hands‑on role in creating learning materials, assessments and teaching resources to support programme implementation. Ensuring programmes align with NZQA requirements, institutional policies, and relevant accreditation and quality standards. Ensuring programmes are delivery‑ready by coordinating and overseeing the development of centralised learning resources, assessments, LMS setup (in partnership with Learning Design), moderation activities, tutor guidance, and delivery preparation across campuses and delivery modes. Supporting and enabling teaching teams through programme implementation, readiness activities, and ongoing delivery support. Leading programme reviews, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities, including moderation processes, and the implementation of recommendations and improvement actions. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contributing to ongoing programme quality, innovation, and strategic development. Fostering a collaborative, industry-informed, and student‑centred teaching culture that reflects Māori and Pasifika advancement principles across curriculum design and programme delivery. About you We're looking for someone who brings both creative industry credibility and academic leadership experience. Ideally, you’ll have: Master’s qualification in a relevant creative industries discipline (or equivalent tertiary qualification and/or significant professional experience). Subject matter expertise within the Design and/or Animation disciplines. Experience leading academic teams, programmes, or curriculum initiatives within a tertiary education environment. Strong capability in curriculum development, learning design, and the creation of high‑quality teaching and learning resources. Experience with programme accreditation processes, external academic reviews, and maintaining academic quality standards. A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to provide direction while also taking a hands‑on approach and contributing directly to programme development. Excellent communication, organisational, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills. Why Work with Us? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a faculty at a pivotal point in its development, supporting the successful launch of newly approved programmes while helping shape the future direction of Creative Industries education. Benefits Be a part of NZ’s largest specialist creative & technology college Birthday leave / one day extra leave for special events Industry‑leading campuses all equipped with the latest tech and equipment Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing creative industries Strong commitment to your professional growth & development Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive To Apply To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received. Equality and Diversity Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr